Aurora Borealis May 12 2024. The northern lights, or aurora borealis, light up the night sky north of san francisco after the most powerful solar storm in more than two decades. Nasa says may saw one of the strongest aurora events in 500 years, with the sun’s solar.
By danielle echeverria, data reporter updated may 12, 2024 7:37 a.m. It’s hard to predict where the northern lights will show up, but they may be the most visible thursday night in canada and alaska, according to noaa (see image.